Legal Repository
Need to know a basic summary of some of the federal and state legal statutes surrounding behavioral health? Whether it's the Americans with Disabilities Act, HIPAA, regulations for sober living, or more, NBHAP has you covered. Our Legal Repository (only for NBHAP members) gets you the basics on these statutes.
Treatment and Rehabilitative Services for Veterans with Drug or Alcohol Dependency
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment as a veterans' benefit Jurisdiction: Federal Citations: 38 U.S. Code § 1720A Summary:Federal law that requires certain access to treatment and rehabilitative services, including the provision of substance use disorder...
Form: Informed Consent for Telehealth for Behavioral Health Services
Subject Matter: Informed Consent for Telehealth for Behavioral Health Services Jurisdiction: Federal Form: Members Login | Join...
Wyoming Laws Related to Chemical Dependency Specialists
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Wyoming Citations: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-38-102 et seq. Summary: Wyoming laws relating to the licensure of chemical dependency specialists and addictions therapists, among other types of professional...
Wyoming Rules Related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Wyoming Citations: Wyo. Admin. Rules: Rules and Regulations for Substance Abuse Treatment Standards, Chapters 1-8 Summary: Wyoming rules from the Department of Health, Substance Use Disorder...
Wisconsin Laws Related to Opioid and Methamphetamine Treatment Programs
Subject Matter: Opioid treatment programs Jurisdiction: Wisconsin Citations: Wis. Stat. Ann. § 51.422 et seq. Summary: Wisconsin laws that govern medication-assisted opioid treatment programs.
Wisconsin Laws Related to Substance Abuse Counselors
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Wisconsin Citations: Wis. Stat. Ann. § 440.88 et seq. Summary: Wisconsin laws governing the licensure of substance abuse counselors, clinical supervisors, and prevention specialists.
Wisconsin Laws Related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Facilities
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Wisconsin Citations: Wis. Stat. Ann. § 51.422 et seq. Summary: Wisconsin laws governing the certification of facilities for alcohol and drug abuse treatment and other mental health services.
West Virginia Regulations Related to Addictions Counselors
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: West Virginia Citations: W. Va. Code R. 27-4-2 et seq. Summary: West Virginia regulations related to the licensure of addictions counselors.
West Virginia Laws and Regulations Related to Medication-Assisted Treatment
Subject Matter: Opioid treatment programs Jurisdiction: West Virginia Citations: W. Va. Code Ann. § 16-5Y-1 et seq.; W. Va. Code R. 69-11-1 et seq. Summary: West Virginia laws and regulations, subject to amendment, which both govern medication-assisted treatment and...
Washington Laws Related to Confidentiality of Health Care Information
Subject Matter: Confidentiality requirements Jurisdiction: Washington Citations: Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 70.02.230 et seq. Summary: Washington laws governing confidential treatment of health care records, authorized disclosures without patient consent, security...
Washington Laws Related to Chemical Dependency Counselors
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Washington Citations: Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 18.205.010 et seq. Summary: Washington laws governing the certification of chemical dependency professionals.
Washington Laws Related to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Subject Matter: Opioid treatment programs Jurisdiction: Washington Citations: Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 71.24.585 et seq. Summary: Washington laws governing opioid treatment programs, including medication-assisted treatment. Opioid treatment programs are also subject to...
Washington Laws Related Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Washington Citations: Wash. Admin. Code Chapter 388-877 (including Section 7 regarding outpatient services, Section 10 regarding opioid treatment programs, and Section 11 regarding withdrawal...
Virginia Regulations Related to Substance Abuse Counselors
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Virginia Citations: 18 Va. Admin. Code 115-30-10 et seq. Summary: Virginia regulations governing the certification of substance abuse counselors and substance abuse counseling assistants.
Vermont Laws Related to Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Vermont Citations: Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 26, § 3231 et seq. Summary: Vermont laws governing the licensure and eligibility of alcohol and drug counselors by the Office of Professional Regulation.
Vermont Rules Related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Vermont Citations: Substance Abuse Treatment Certification Rule, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4; see also Subchapter 6 (Rules Governing Medication-Assisted Therapy) Summary: Vermont rules from the...
Utah Substance Use Disorder Counselor Act
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Utah Citations: Utah Code Ann. § 58-60-501 et seq. Summary: Utah laws governing the licensure and qualifications of substance use disorder counselors.
Utah Laws Related to Recovery Residence Licensure
Subject Matter: Sober living Jurisdiction: Utah Citations: Utah Admin. Code R501-18 et seq. Summary: Utah laws requiring licensure of sober living houses.
Utah Laws Related to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities Licensure
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Utah Citations: Utah Admin. Code R501-19-11 et seq. and Utah Admin. Code R501-21-6.; see also Utah Admin. Code R523-1 et seq. (additional regulations related to Human Services, Substance Abuse and...
Texas Laws Related to Confidentiality of Mental Health Records
Subject Matter: Confidentiality requirements Jurisdiction: Texas Citations: Tex. Health and Safety Code Tit. 7, § 611.001 et seq.; see also Tex. Admin. Code Tit. 25, § 448.210 (Confidentiality Standards, as applicable to all providers licensed by the Department of...
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